Baby Illiger's is here!

[nikkiscriv]

Hello everyone!

Well my sweet Illiger's macaw is home, and what an amazing little guy he is!

I picked him up on Friday - I had a short business trip last week returning Friday afternoon, and his breeder coordinated a flight to arrive around the same time, so I had a little macaw baby to keep me company on the way home He has the cutest little voice, and I'm having so much fun trying to learn what they all mean.

He has the sweetest personality, and I am so amazed at how quickly he seems to have adjusted. He stepped up from his carrier and has done so ever since - he loves to be held and cuddled on. I knew Illiger's were supposed to be sweet and affectionate, but I did't realize just how cuddly he would be.

A few pictures..

 

[Mozzie]

He is absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations! I'll bet you are very proud of him! Thanks for sharing pictures.

 

[sssaucey]

So cute, congrats!!!! I can't even explain how jealous I am!!!

 

[DannyA93]

I agree with sssaucey!

 

[MollyGreenCheeks]

That is a beautiful new family member you have there. Congrats!

 

[IcyWolf]

Oh my goodness is he adorable! How's yoshi taken the new addition? Thanks for sharing the pics, he is so handsome!

 

[lene1949]

He's absolutely gorgeous...

Wonder if they are available in Australia?

 

[roxynoodle]

I want him!

What an adorable little sweetheart!

 

[luvmytooo]

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Oh he is stunning , I want him ! So cute
What are you going to name him ? I have a Goffin named Yoshi , lol
Good luck with your new baby , enjoy him

 

[nikkiscriv]

Thank you all! He is such an affectionate baby - although he seems to have already gotten used to being a shoulder bird, so that will have to change.

His name is not official - I tend to have trial names before I settle on one - but he is currently Ozzy

Yoshi has responded to him much better than I thought he would. He has not been around another bird in quite some time, so I didn't think he would be thrilled initially.

I've allowed them to be on the same play stand (supervised, of course) for a few minutes at a time. Yoshi ignores Ozzy for the most part, but Ozzy of course wants to play. I think as soon as Ozzy settles in a little bit and Yoshi gets adjusted to his little brother they will be just fine.

Lene, I'm not sure if they're available in Australia but if so I would highly recommend them. I have been so impressed with this little guy's personality.

 

[JensFlock]

He is beautiful!!!
I'm jealous.

 

[melasia]

Sooo beautiful baby How big he will grow?

 

[CRYROLFE]

Well, I just now noticed the date as to when you got Ozzy home, so he wasn't one of the babies that I got to meet at Kathy's house.
Ozzy is soooo adorable and now I REALLY, REALLY can't wait to meet our little guy/girl. Did you get a DNA for Ozzy? I read that the females tend to be lighter, but not sure if you can tell right away. I just hope we get a boy since I want to name him Lincoln....lol.
I'm sure if it's a girl, I can come up w/ a good name...
Thanks for the photos!!!

 

[plax]

I love the expression on his face in each of the pics. He looks like a real little sweetheart.. congrats to both of you!

 

[Pookamama]

Oh wow, he's adorable!!! Congrats!

 

[Amandastander]

Oh my word! I'm in love! He's just so adorable! And he certainly looks very pleased with the world. I think a good breeder makes a world of difference in the way a new addition behaves. He has obviously had the right amt of attention and affection from the breeder. Congrats! I'm also jealous lol

 

[Big Blues]

What a cutie!